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Retail
Signs Of Life In The Online Car Space
March 31, 2020

While the online car sales business has struggled like most non-essential retailers amid the coronavirus pandemic, there are signs of life, according to new research from automotive digital solutions provider Cars.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
The Antiques Market Bids Heavy On eCommerce
March 31, 2020

If there’s any industry that has been slow to transition online, it’s antiques. It’s the nature of the business that before someone spends a fair amount of discretionary income on a painting, jewelry box or grandfather clock, they typically want to see and touch it...

Retail
New Stimulus Package Doesn’t Look Promising For Retail
March 31, 2020

Non-essential retail needs help from the federal government and it doesn’t look like its coming. That’s the prevailing sentiment as all signs point to the preparation of a new stimulus bill in Congress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Retail Chains Furlough Workers Amid COVID-19 Shutdowns
March 31, 2020

Amid lengthened measures to keep COVID-19 from spreading, some of the country’s biggest retail chains have been forced to put workers on a leave of absence. Staffers at companies including Gap, Macy’s and Kohl’s have been notified that they would be laid off for a...

Retail
Coronavirus Closures Affect 630K Retail Businesses
March 31, 2020

The retail closures related to the coronavirus have been a death knell for an already struggling retail industry, and many companies might not make it through, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OpenTable Feature Lets People Reserve Grocery Shopping Appointments
March 31, 2020

A new feature on restaurant reservation platform OpenTable will allow people to reserve grocery shopping times in the same way they reserve times to eat at a restaurant, according to a report by The Verge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Regulation
Deep Dive: How US Data Regulation Fragmentation Is Affecting Merchants, Consumers
March 31, 2020

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B2B Payments
How Mixing Payment Rails Eases B2B Payment Squeeze
March 31, 2020

No one payment rail can solve every point of friction in B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

B2B Payments
Blockchain Tackles Farming’s Cash Flow Bottlenecks
March 31, 2020

Cash flow is king for independent farmers operating with thin margins and wide exposure to a variety of risks, from economic downturns to inclement weather. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...